The mug that I got

Hi, What to write about here? Well, there’s a question that bloggers may well have, when faced with the Big White Screen. Ah, assuming they’re not writing in dark mode or Notepad 🙂 IT joke: “I’m not saying he’s old, but he remembers when Notepad didn’t have spellcheck and AI distraction” 🙃 Exam results I am hoping that things went well 🤗 Be that for you or family who were expecting A Level results. Later this month it’s GCSEs, so wishing people well on those too. As for Child 2.0, I’ll say he did very well and has what he needs to get into the university he wanted to. Dare I say, and personal pride of the student aside, good […]

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Gap time

Hi, The washer is spinning merrily away to itself, so there will be my family’s clothes to hang out in a bit. I guess one good thing about the summer – other than not having to worry about a coat – is things dry quickly on the line. I guess that saves money on the tumbling, but you lose a little on the time. Still, a bit of mindfulness to enjoy the cooling feel and fresh scent of newly laundered items. Maybe, there’s a dash of satisfaction in having not just faffed about, but completed a few things of the To Do list. It’s gap week before Chams and thankfully, I am not on the receiving end of any dysphoric […]

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A wood and two roads

Hi, Where to start this one? Shall we being with saying I’ve nothing to grumble about? I think that might be a good start 😉 Mostly on my Tod July is nearly over and we’re into the merry month of August. I am hoping the latter brings cooler days. It is also exam results soon and fingers crossed Child 2.0 gets what he needs for the uni he wants to go to. He really worked his socks off, bless him. As distraction and also to use up some holiday, the Ever Lovely Mrs J took him out for a midweek roadtrip. Lots of castles and historic places, which is exactly Child 2.0’s bag. With the temperature climbing again into the […]

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The Tide

Hi, Ah, what to write about today eh, dear reader? Well, it’s not going to be the news because I’m still not reading it. 😐 Apparently there’s been some sports thing involving lots of running about and a ball. I know that doesn’t narrow things down because a lot of sport seems to do with one or both of those requirements. Okay, except archery or shooting, but I find it wise not to rib folk who can assassinate you at a distance. 😉 Umm, not that anyone who excels at such a sport would do such a thing. They’re very lovely people! 😁 Okay, so flippancy aside… Oh, and I was going to call this ratcheting, but apparently that – […]

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Under bricks

Hi, Hello Friday, you welcome guest, you. Ah, the joys of a slow walk in the cool summer air, and the gift of not having to rush anywhere. Instead, I can take it steady, enjoy an iced coffee, and think about what waffle to put in here. Hmmm. Waffles. 🧇🐷 Returns and keepers Now, anyone who’s donned shapewear will know that there’s a bit of an issue around answering the call of nature. Generally this isn’t an issue for me at Chams, because the evening isn’t that long. But, with the hopes of going out & about, I find it’s a good thing to plan ahead. You know, just in case your body wants to surprise you. Hey! Yeah you. […]

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Serendipity, I guess

Hi, As I write this, I’m sat on the dog sofa* enjoying the cooling breeze from the garden. No bifold doors as we’re old school. The sun is mostly behind the high trees from the neighbour uphill, so it’s an absolute joy to enjoy the greenery, birdsong, and slow time. ( * If you have hounds, technically all sofas become dog sofas 😉 ) Under one of the hedges, a blackbird is flicking the fallen leaves around, looking for insects. I do need to get around to trimming the brambles that have built up, but that’s not a hot weather job. I’ll absolutely need some sturdy protection against those thorns. The washing is already done and hung up in the […]

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